Modified male sexual ring

ABSTRACT

The invention is directed to a modified male sexual ring. The ring is intended to fit over the shaft of the penis. The ring is of uniform diameter over the rear half of its length, and tapers gently over the front half of its length to a narrow front end. The ring provides one or more ridges within the interior surface at the rear end to secure a condom, such that the condom may be quickly applied and securely affixed to the ring without slipping off. All edges of the ring are gently rounded to provide maximum comfort.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application relates back to, and claims the priority of ProvisionalPatent Application No. 62/457,840 filed on Feb. 11, 2017.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates generally to sex toys and in particular to amodified male sexual ring. For enhanced female sexual pleasure, the useof a rigid ring or sleeve on the penis to enlarge its diameter is knownto be effective. Unfortunately, the existing devices do not provide ameans for securing a condom and are less than completely satisfactory invarious ways. This is particularly true for devices which are notappropriately rounded or tapered, presenting a hard, sharp edge whichcan be irritating and even painful for the female partner.

A search of the prior art reveals various devices which have beendeveloped to resolve this problem and similar problems. None are closelyrelated to the present invention, but several include features whichresemble those of the present invention. Each has proven to be less thansatisfactory for the present purpose in its own way.

Method and apparatus for producing and maintaining a penile erection,U.S. Pat. No. 5,873,813 (priority Feb. 5, 1998), provides an apparatusfor producing and maintaining a penile erection in a male suffering fromerectile dysfunction. The apparatus includes a resilient ring memberdefining an inner opening through which the penis is inserted. Theinside circumferential surface adjacent the inner opening is supple andadapted to contact the shaft of the penis. The cross-sectional area ofthe inner opening is adjustable between a minimum cross-sectional areawhich is sized sufficiently small to restrict the return venous bloodflow from the penis to the torso (i.e. restrict excessive venousleakage) and larger cross-sectional areas. The apparatus includes a pairof spaced apart handles extending outwardly from the resilient ringmember which allow the user of the apparatus to quickly adjust thecross-sectional area of the inner opening. In use, a flaccid penis isinserted through the inner opening of the resilient ring member and theresilient ring member is placed in the closed position at the base ofthe penis adjacent the torso. With the resilient ring member in theclosed position, the apparatus is moved along the penis shaft away fromthe torso thereby increasing the amount of engorgement of the portion ofthe penis on the side of the apparatus opposite the torso. The apparatusis opened and quickly moved again to the base of the penis adjacent thetorso. Again, the apparatus is moved along the penis in the closedposition away from the torso to incrementally capture more blood withinthe penis and increase engorgement, thus producing a firm erectionsuitable for sexual penetration and enjoyment. After a sufficient amountof blood has been captured within the penis to produce a suitableerection, the resilient ring is placed at the base of the penis in theclosed position adjacent the torso to maintain the erection.

Sexual enhancement device, U.S. Patent Appl. No. US20020103415A1(priority Feb. 1, 2001), provides a versatile vibrating sexualenhancement device for use by either men or women individually, or byboth during sexual intercourse. The device comprises a phallic portionthat contains a vibrator therein and a loop portion comprised of anelastomeric material. The loop portion is configured to encircle erectpenises of various sizes without causing circumferential constrictionthereto, thereby being comfortable as well as being easy to install andremove. Also, the loop portion is slidable on various sized penises,which even further increases the utility of the device during differentsex acts. The device includes a controller that serves to turn thevibrator on and off. In certain embodiments the controller is remotefrom the device being connected thereto by a pair of electrical wires.In other embodiments the controller is located within the phallicportion of the device.

Condom restrainer ring structure with retention notch, U.S. Pat. No.5,370,131 (priority Aug. 3, 1993), provides a condom retainer ringstructure for use on a condom, which has an elongated thin-walledtubular sheath of resilient material closed at one end and open at theother end, with a bead surrounding the opening. The condom retainer ringstructure has a first ring for positioning at the periphery of theopening, adjacent the bead that surrounds the sheath. A second ring isconnected to and adjacent the first ring. A bridge having a retentionnotch therein joins the rings generally in a single plane when theretainer ring structure is not in use and in an unflexed condition. Inuse, when a condom is worn on the penis of a user, the first ringsurrounds the sheath on the shaft of the penis, the second ringencircles the scrotum to anchor the condom, and the bridge is flexedthereby, constricting the retention notch. The retention notch,preferably positioned over the bead of the condom, grabs the bead toretain the condom.

Erection support ring, U.S. Patent Appl. No. US20030083598A1 (priorityOct. 31, 2001), provides an erection support ring which includes a ringbody, fabricated of soft rubber such as copolymerized rubber, swollenelastomer, or silicone rubber, and having an insert hole thatelastically constricts a penis, and a cavity into which a small vibratoris removably placed. The ring body has a projection integrally formedtherewith projecting in a direction in parallel with the center axis ofthe insert hole of the ring body. The small vibrator housed in thecavity vibrates, thereby providing stimulation at a comfortable level tothe penis, leading the penis to erection, maintaining the erection ofthe penis, and finally inducing the penis to ejaculation. The vibrationof the small vibrator is transferred to female sexual organs, therebycontributing to enhancing sexually pleasurable sensation to both of themale and the female.

Some of the prior art inventions present certain disadvantages. Thepresent invention has been developed for the purpose of addressing andresolving these disadvantages, by providing an improved device. Amodified male sexual ring, which tapers gently at the front end andprovides one or more ridges at the rear end to secure a condom, suchthat the condom may be quickly applied and securely affixed to the ringwithout slipping off, would resolve these problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the invention is directed to a modified male sexual ring.The ring is intended to fit over the shaft of the penis. The ring is ofuniform diameter over the rear half of its length, and tapers gentlyover the front half of its length to a narrow front end. The ringprovides one or more ridges within the interior surface at the rear endto secure a condom, such that the condom may be quickly applied andsecurely affixed to the ring without slipping off. All edges of the ringare gently rounded to provide maximum comfort.

Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth inthe description which follows, and will be apparent from thedescription, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Theforegoing general description and the following detailed description areexemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide furtherexplanation of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitutea part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of theinvention and, together with the description, serve to explain theprinciples of the invention.

FIG. 1 shows a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment,displaying the ring 10, the interior surface 11, and the ridges 12.

FIG. 2 shows a side view of the first exemplary embodiment, displayingthe ring 10, the rear half 13, and the front half 14.

FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the first exemplary embodiment, displayingthe ring 10, and the ridges 12.

FIG. 4 shows a front view of the first exemplary embodiment, displayingthe ring 10, and the front half 14.

FIG. 5 shows a side perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment,displaying the ring 10, the interior surface 11, the rear half 13, andthe front half 14.

FIG. 6 shows a rear perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment,displaying the ring 10, the interior surface 11, the ridges 12, and therear half 13.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directedto a modified male sexual ring 10.

The first exemplary embodiment provides a ring 10 which is intended tofit over the shaft of the user's penis. The ring 10 is of uniformdiameter over the rear half 13 of its length, and tapers gently over thefront half 14 of its length to a narrow front end. The ring 10 providesone or more ridges 12 within the interior surface 11 at the rear end tosecure a condom, such that the condom may be quickly applied andsecurely affixed to the ring 10 without slipping off.

The ring 10 may be worn with or without a condom, may be used inconjunction with other sex toys, and is best applied before the userbecomes sexually aroused. All edges of the ring 10 are gently rounded toprovide maximum comfort.

The ring 10 is preferably 2 inches in length, with the interior surface11 providing an interior diameter of 1.76 inches and the ridges 12providing an interior diameter of 1.6 inches. Larger and smaller sizesmay be provided.

To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user slides the ring 10 overthe penis such the ridges 12 are close to the base of the penis.Optionally, the user may then cover the penis and the ring 10 with acondom, tusking the rear edge of the condom under the ridges 12 tosecure it in position.

The ring 10 is preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable materialwhich is corrosion resistant and easily cleaned, such as stainlesssteel, plastic, brass, or aluminum alloy. Components, component sizes,and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognizethat alternate components and materials could be selected withoutaltering the scope of the invention.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one ofordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be thebest mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understandand appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, andequivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. Theinvention should, therefore, not be limited by the above describedembodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methodswithin the scope and spirit of the invention.

I claim:
 1. A modified male sexual ring, intended to fit over the shaftof the penis, which is of uniform diameter over the rear half of itslength, and tapers gently over the front half of its length to a narrowfront end.
 2. The ring of claim 1, wherein the ring provides one or moreridges within the interior surface at the rear end to secure a condom,such that the condom may be quickly applied and securely affixed to thering without slipping off.
 3. The ring of claim 1, wherein all edges ofthe ring are gently rounded to provide maximum comfort. The ring ofclaim 1, wherein
 4. The ring of claim 1, wherein the ring may be wornwith or without a condom, may be used in conjunction with other sextoys, and is best applied before the user becomes sexually aroused. 5.The ring of claim 1, wherein the ring is preferably 2 inches in length,with the interior surface providing an interior diameter of 1.76 inchesand the ridges providing an interior diameter of 1.6 inches.
 6. The ringof claim 1, wherein the user slides the ring over the penis such theridges are close to the base of the penis. Optionally, the user may thencover the penis and the ring with a condom, tusking the rear edge of thecondom under the ridges to secure it in position.
 7. The ring of claim1, wherein the ring 10 preferably manufactured from a rigid, durablematerial which is corrosion resistant and easily cleaned, such asstainless steel, plastic, brass, or aluminum alloy.